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Bucks Cnty. C.P. Rule 12.3A
Bucks County local rules: Rule 12.3A
Rule 12.3A Extension of Time for Filing Election.
1. A petition for the extension of the time in which the surviving spouse may file
an election to take against the will shall be presented to the Court within the
required statutory period after the probate of the will and shall set forth, in addition
to all the matters required by Pa.O.C. Rule 12.3 the following additional matters:
a. the facts relied upon to justify the extension of time requested and the period of
extension desired;
b. the names of the parties in interest who have consented to the extension of time
as evidenced by their joinder in the petition.
2. Upon the presentation thereof, the Court shall award a citation upon the parties
in interest who have not joined in the petition, to show cause why the extension of
time requested should not be granted. Upon the expiration of the return day and
due proof of service of the citation, the matter shall be disposed of by the Court on
application as the circumstances may require.
Provenance
- Source
- www.buckscounty.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
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